It’s almost 31 October, which years ago meant time to carve a turnip but these days means pumpkin carving and trick or treating instead of guising.
If you’re looking for a place to pick pumpkins, which is an ideal way to spend a family day out, there are plenty of farms in Scotland that offer this.
From dog-friendly patches near Glasgow to further afield, here are some of the best Scottish pumpkin patches to visit this autumn.
5. Clyde Valley Family Park, Carluke
Running from 10-31 October, with a free pumpkin picked from their field for every child. There's also set to be a fancy dress contest, Halloween hunt, and Clyde Valley's 'creepy corridor'. Tickets cost £7.95 per person and must be booked in advance. | Clyde Valley Family Park
6. Valley View At Gouldings, Carluke
Valley View is holding their popular Pumpkin Picking event again this year, as well as a date night for adults. Visitors can choose their pumpkins from the outdoor and indoor areas. There’s also Halloween scenes and decorations along the way, meaning there’s lots of photo opportunities. This year’s dates are Saturday 3 to Thursday 31 October, including some late nights. Tickets are £5 with under one year olds going free. | Valley View At Gouldings
7. East Yonderton Farm, Glasgow
East Yonderton Farm is near Glasgow Airport in Renfrew, and also offers strawberry picking throughout the year too. It's a popular choice for pumpkin picking this autumn, which typically runs for the month of October. Make sure to get yourself booked in. | East Yonderton Farm
8. Blair Drummond Safari Park, Stirling
It’s all treats and no tricks at Blair Drummond Safari Park this autumn as the award-winning family destination is gearing up for their Hallowild season with pumpkins, firepits, hay-bale spiders, hay bale play-pit, and a trick or treat trail. From 10 – 31 October, visitors can head to the picket fence-enclosed pumpkin patch to choose a pumpkin before toasting some giant marshmallows on the firepits. Tickets are £23.50 for adults and £16.50 for kids, with under 3s going free. | Andrew Milligan/PA